Swing Vote (1999 film)

Swing Vote is a 1999 American television drama film directed by David Anspaugh, written by Ronald Bass and Jane Rusconi, and starring Andy Garcia. It features an alternative reality in which the Supreme Court of the United States has overturned the Roe v. Wade decision and the State of Alabama has subsequently charged a woman with first degree murder for having an abortion. It aired on ABC on April 19, 1999.

Swing Vote
VHS cover art
GenreDrama
Written by
Directed byDavid Anspaugh
StarringAndy Garcia
Music byHarry Gregson-Williams
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Producers
CinematographyJohnny E. Jensen
EditorChristopher Cibelli
Running time90 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkABC
Original release
  • April 19, 1999 (1999-04-19)

Story

Joseph Kirkland has recently been appointed to the United States Supreme Court and is faced with an emotional issue: abortion. Virginia Mapes elected to have an abortion in Alabama, just before the law was enacted and is being charged with first degree murder. The Justices who want to overturn the law are in a minority, thus making Justice Kirkland a powerful swing vote.

Justice Kirkland faces competing arguments for and against legal abortion from other justices, his secretary and even his wife. His final decision seeks to strike some sort of middle ground between the two political positions.

Cast

Production

Filming took place in Los Angeles.[1]

References
  1. Richmond, Ray (April 19, 1999). "Swing Vote". Variety. Retrieved December 6, 2021.


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